Sensory Characteristics and Antimicrobial Activities of Soft Candy with Essential Basil (Ocimum Sanctum L.) Against Candida Albicans and Streptococcus Mutans

Soft candy is a type of confectionery product that has chewy texture. Chewing can stimulate the activity salivary secretion, thus it supports release active compounds in mouth. Essential oil contains are able to control bacteria growth may cause bad breath. The purpose this study was observe antimicrobial soft with addition basil essential (0.2%, 0.4%, 0.6%, and 0.8%) against Streptococcus mutans Candida albicans determine most acceptable by consumers. Parameters research observations included solid diffusion dilution methods, descriptive sensory test RATA acceptability (aroma, taste, mouthfeel, aftertaste, overall), effectiveness test. results showed 0.4% performed highest value (0.71). obtained from inhibition zone (disc) test, Therefore, research, be concluded great potential utilized as agent overcome mouth problems.